I played trumpet all throughout high school and college
(hey, if you’re going to be a band geek, drums or trumpet is the way to go;
they get all the ladies). So when I found out that local musician Kami Lyle
also played horn, in addition to writing songs, recording albums, and fronting
a trio that plays a lot locally, my interest was definitely piqued. I have been
trying to see her live for years, but have never gotten the chance. I was on
the verge of going to a show at the Cotuit Center for the Arts this winter, but
a blizzard roared into town, and it was cancelled.
If you ask me what kind of artist she is, I really could not
tell you. From what I can gather, she gained a little fame for a song called
“Polka Dots” in the ‘90s. Kinda Cyndi Lauper-esque, which is probably a bit of
a stereotype because she comes off as a cute, ditzy blonde with a squeaky
voice. But it seems she has some Nashville and songwriting cred too, and has
even played trumpet on a number of prominent artists’ recordings. She does a good Bob Dylan.
Lately, she’s letting her jazz side be seen more and more. Whatever she is,
we’re glad she’s here.
After a summer hiatus, The Cotuit Center for the Arts brings
back Lyle to host her Sit-A-While singer- songwriter concert series on
Thursday, September 19th, with Jon Pousette-Dart and Gretchen Peters.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $22 for seniors and $20 for members. Pray
that we don’t get snow!
For a sample of her latest songwriting contest 2ndplace winner and more evidence that she is indeed a ditzy blonde (sorry Kami,
but c’mon) click on this:
Hear the song on Youtube.
